Disruption Timeline

By BCarroll17

  • The Washington Football Team

    The Washington Football Team
    This conflict/change happened due to social and economic pressures the Washington Redskins organization was receiving to change their "offensive" name. Social media was a huge part of this. Pretty much every form of social media was used but the primary forms used were Facebook and Twitter. The main tactics were to attack the organization in various posts and spread them as widely and largely as possible.

  • BLM Movement

    BLM Movement
    This conflict/movement began as a result of George Floyd's death. Pretty much every form of social media was used but the primary forms used were Facebook and Twitter. The main tactics were to spread the video of George Floyd being kneeled on as well as protests led by the BLM organization.

  • January 6th Capitol Riots

    January 6th Capitol Riots
    This conflict/riot stemmed from the belief of many that the presidential election results were fraudulent. Rioters were literally live streaming the riots as well as using several social media platforms before and after. Pretty much every form of social media was used but the primary forms used were Facebook and Instagram. The main tactics were to livestream as well as to spread photos and videos to spread their cause.

  • War in Ukraine

    War in Ukraine
    The conflict/war between Russia and Ukraine has been greatly influenced by social media, especially when you consider the reach social media has given it. Pretty much every form of social media has been used but the primary forms used have been Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. The main tactics have been to spread stories of individuals and families affected as well as images, videos, and pleadings to help in any way possible (e.g., money, shelter, etc.).

  • USWNT Equal Pay Victory

    USWNT Equal Pay Victory
    Although this conflict/fight for equal pay between the USWNT and USMNT began in 2016, it really gained traction and ended up happening in 2022. Pretty much every form of social media has been used but the primary form used has been Twitter. The main tactics have been to spread news and statistics related to the pay gap to influence the country to help make the change.